Jessica Sanders
St Thomas
Summary
Accomplished HR professional skilled in optimizing recruitment processes and fostering positive employee relations. Demonstrates expertise in HRIS and ATS, facilitating seamless talent acquisition. Proven conflict management abilities have enhanced retention rates, while innovative candidate sourcing strategies and performance management drive organizational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Director
Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
03.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic HR initiatives aligning with organizational goals.
- Led talent acquisition efforts, enhancing recruitment processes to attract top-tier candidates.
- Streamlined performance management systems, fostering continuous feedback and employee development.
- Facilitated employee engagement programs, improving workplace culture and morale across departments.
- Managed employee relations issues with care and confidentiality, maintaining trust with staff members while resolving conflicts effectively.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, mitigating potential risks related to employment law violations or disputes.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires, improving retention rates and overall satisfaction.
- Established strong relationships with both employees and management teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Evaluated compensation structures and policies, ensuring competitive positioning within the market and internal equity among staff members.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
Recruiter
Masis Staffing Solutions
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints or other employee concerns.
- Updated and maintained candidate records in the recruitment database.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
- Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
- Leveraged applicant tracking systems (ATS) to streamline recruitment processes.
- Conducted reference and background checks on prospective employees.
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
HR Generalist
Roxbury Treatment Center
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Assisted employees with company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy, and benefits information.
- Performed screening, interviewing, applicant assessment, and presenting of candidates to hiring managers to finalize the recruitment process, and assisted in the hiring decision.
- Revised job descriptions across all levels.
- Interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position.
- Work in partnership with senior managers on performance management, employee relations, resourcing, and staff management/development.
- Provide coaching and support to managers and employees on performance improvement plans, conflict resolution, and career development.
- Managed the entire hiring process, from the initial phone screen to offer acceptance and onboarding.
- Utilize advanced search techniques, including searches on LinkedIn, social media, job boards, participation in networking events, and employee referrals, to uncover high-quality, underutilized talent pools.
Recruiter
DM Bowman Inc.
08.2014 - 02.2020
- Facilitated the full-cycle recruitment process.
- Certified that any provided applications are properly completed.
- Review employment and driving history for any potential disqualifiers.
- Coordinate drug screens and DOT physicals.
- Assist and instruct new hires through the orientation process.
- Travel to schools to make recruiting presentations.
- Work with schools to guide students into a new career.
- Attended job fairs and created job postings online for marketing purposes.
- Work closely with Operations, Safety, and HR regularly to ensure the quality of hire.
- Create professional relationships with employees to improve retention.
- Conduct on-the-job training for new career coordinators.
- Participated in panel interviews for prospective office employees.
Education
BA - HR Management
Hagerstown Community College
12.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Performance management
- Benefits Administration
- Workers' compensation
- Conflict Management
- Candidate sourcing
- Human resources information system (HRIS)
- Recruitment strategy development
- Compliance management
- FMLA administration
- Equal opportunity employment
- ADA compliance
- Payroll administration
- Legal compliance
- Compensation and benefit
Timeline
HR Director
Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
03.2025 - Current
Recruiter
Masis Staffing Solutions
09.2024 - 02.2025
HR Generalist
Roxbury Treatment Center
02.2020 - 12.2023
Recruiter
DM Bowman Inc.
08.2014 - 02.2020
BA - HR Management
Hagerstown Community College